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Cranberry bean raw vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cranberry bean raw and Lentil different?

  • Cranberry bean raw has more Folate, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Iron, and Manganese than Lentil.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Cranberry bean raw is 106% higher.
  • Cranberry bean raw contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Lentil. While Cranberry bean raw contains 0.747mg of Vitamin B1, Lentil contains only 0.169mg.

Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, raw and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 111% 38% 118% 188% 265% 99% 159% 0.78% 120% 69%
Lentil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 5.7% 33% 125% 84% 35% 77% 0.26% 64% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +568.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +261%
Contains more IronIron +50.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +216.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +185.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +106.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +353.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 0% 0% 187% 49% 27% 45% 71% 0% 0% 453% 0%
Lentil
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5% 0.48% 2.2% 0% 42% 17% 20% 38% 41% 0% 4.3% 136% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +342%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +191.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 60% 12% 3%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 60.05 g
Water: 12.39 g
Other: 3.3 g
Lentil
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9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +155.3%
Contains more FatsFats +223.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +198.3%
Contains more OtherOther +297.6%
Contains more WaterWater +462.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.106 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.527 g
Lentil
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18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +65.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +201.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cranberry bean raw Lentil
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberry bean raw Lentil Opinion
Calories 335kcal 116kcal Cranberry bean raw
Protein 23.03g 9.02g Cranberry bean raw
Fats 1.23g 0.38g Cranberry bean raw
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Lentil
Net carbs 35.35g 12.23g Cranberry bean raw
Carbs 60.05g 20.13g Cranberry bean raw
Magnesium 156mg 36mg Cranberry bean raw
Calcium 127mg 19mg Cranberry bean raw
Potassium 1332mg 369mg Cranberry bean raw
Iron 5mg 3.33mg Cranberry bean raw
Sugar 1.8g Cranberry bean raw
Fiber 24.7g 7.9g Cranberry bean raw
Copper 0.794mg 0.251mg Cranberry bean raw
Zinc 3.63mg 1.27mg Cranberry bean raw
Phosphorus 372mg 180mg Cranberry bean raw
Sodium 6mg 2mg Lentil
Vitamin A 2IU 8IU Lentil
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lentil
Manganese 0.92mg 0.494mg Cranberry bean raw
Selenium 12.7µg 2.8µg Cranberry bean raw
Vitamin B1 0.747mg 0.169mg Cranberry bean raw
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.073mg Cranberry bean raw
Vitamin B3 1.455mg 1.06mg Cranberry bean raw
Vitamin B5 0.748mg 0.638mg Cranberry bean raw
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.178mg Cranberry bean raw
Vitamin K 1.7µg Lentil
Folate 604µg 181µg Cranberry bean raw
Choline 32.7mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.316g 0.053g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.106g 0.064g Cranberry bean raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.527g 0.175g Cranberry bean raw
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0.081mg Cranberry bean raw
Threonine 0.969mg 0.323mg Cranberry bean raw
Isoleucine 1.017mg 0.39mg Cranberry bean raw
Leucine 1.838mg 0.654mg Cranberry bean raw
Lysine 1.58mg 0.63mg Cranberry bean raw
Methionine 0.346mg 0.077mg Cranberry bean raw
Phenylalanine 1.245mg 0.445mg Cranberry bean raw
Valine 1.205mg 0.448mg Cranberry bean raw
Histidine 0.641mg 0.254mg Cranberry bean raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cranberry bean raw Lentil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Cranberry bean raw
25%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
117%
Cranberry bean raw
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.263g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cranberry bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175189/nutrients
  2. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.